Part-Time Instructor in Performing Arts
Department: English and Creative Arts
Campus: Byblos
Expected start date: Fall 2026
Deadline for applying: April 30, 2026
Position Summary
The Department of English and Creative Arts (ECA) in the School of Arts and Sciences at the Lebanese American University (LAU) invites applicants to part-time faculty positions in Performing Arts.
Responsibilities
- Teach a variety of practical and theory-based courses (see website for specifics).
Minimum Qualifications
- M.A. in Theater from a recognized institution.
- A Minimum of 2 years of university teaching experience.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills (in particular in English).
The Department:
The Department of English and Creative Arts is a multidisciplinary entity at LAU encompassing the various branches of arts in the School of Arts and Sciences. This includes English, Translation, Performing Arts and TV/Film. It also hosts the Intensive English Program and the Academic English Sequence that serve all students. The department adopts innovative education based, mainly on Liberal Arts, and aims to promote a culture of learning which dovetails theory and practice, enhancing the culture of critical, analytical and creative thinking. It offers four undergraduate BA degrees in addition to several minors in relevant disciplines. It also endeavors to fulfill the mission of LAU and the School by educating young learners in Lebanon, the region and beyond, by advancing scholarship, and by contributing to preparing students to serve the common good of their communities and humanity at large. Information about the department can be found at:
https://soas.lau.edu.lb/academics/departments/english-creative-arts/index.php
The University:
The Lebanese American University is an Equal Opportunity Employer operating in Lebanon under a charter from the Regents of the State University of New York. Information about the University can be found at http://www.lau.edu.lb.
Application requirements:
Prospective candidates should apply electronically by sending a letter of interest highlighting relevant background and teaching and professional experience, a completed application form available at http://www.lau.edu.lb/employment/docs/standard-application-due-diligence-PT.pdf, and an updated CV. The CV must include the names, e-mail addresses and phone numbers of three references. Applications should be emailed to ECA@lau.edu.lb
Candidates must refer to the position as “PT Performing Arts”, in the subject line of the email.